A man has been charged in connection with a series of incidents which occurred in Potters Bar in October and November 2015.
Officers have been investigating the following incidents:
On Monday, October 19 a 10 year old girl was approached in Santers Lane at around 4.30pm. A man walked past the girl before turning back and walking past her again at which point he grabbed her bag. She managed to throw a drink in his face and run off. The man did not touch the girl.
On Tuesday 3rd November at around 5.30pm, two 11-year-old boys were walking along Shrublands when, as they got to the alleyway that leads to Elmfield Close, they were approached by a man from behind. The man has pushed one of the boys to the floor inside the alley and touched him inappropriately.
On Monday, November 9 at 5pm, the suspect, who was on a bike, approached a group of girls aged 11 in Oakmere Park. He told them he was investigating a report from police about a theft of alcohol and he needed to search them and if they didn’t allow him he would call police. He then touched the girls inappropriately over their clothing.
Apedelrazek Badran, who is 32 years old and from Hadrains Ride in Enfield, was arrested in London on Thursday, January 28. He is charged with the following in connection with the incidents which occurred on November 3 and November 9:
- One count of sexual assault on a boy under 13
- Four counts of sexual assault on a female under 13
- Six counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order
- One count of impersonating a police officer
He appeared before Highbury Corner Magistrates today (February 1) and was remanded in custody.
